I fell through the branches
And crashed to the ground
Kids in their laughter
All gathered around
I stood in their shadow
And brushed off the pain
I looked up at that tree
And then climbed it again
I laid in the long grass
And stared at the sky
I watched as the birds flew
Thought 'Why couldn't I?'
I ran through the Green Fields
My arms reaching high
But my wings they were broken
Unable to fly
I sat by the sea shore
And buried my feet
I breathed in the air
Of the shimmering heat
I noticed a ship
And waved it goodbye
With a feeling of sadness
I didn't know why
Those days I remember
From when I was young
The freedom I dreamed of
Were feelings so strong
But I was born on an island
Not much of a home
A castaway always
Forever alone
Ian Duquemin
